Program Overview
The Finance at Maynooth University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Econometrics 1
- Financial Economics
- Financial Risk Analysis
- Fundamentals Of Econometrics
- International Trade
- Labour Economics
- Macroeconomics I
- Microeconomics I
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The degree is targeted at high quality students that have obtained at least a 2.1 in Economics or Finance or a degree with a substantial Mathematical quantitative component such as Mathematics or Statistics, Engineering or Physics at undergraduate level, or in a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Finance, or equivalent. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree that is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements: please visit\xc2\xa0Maynooth University International Office website\xc2\xa0for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.
Students without a Finance background may apply for the two-year MA Economics (MHH74).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Maynooth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Maynooth University
Maynooth University
Ireland, part of the National University of Ireland
Maynooth University is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Maynooth University was formerly known as National University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-17
- Language English
- Duration 12 months